Those are welcome words - although Reid has made similar promises before, only to retreat in the face of threats from the same Republicans whose obstructionist tactics have spurred record low approval ratings for Congress.

Waiting two years for a hearing and a vote is unacceptable, and hopefully the president's strong message today will put pressure on the Democratic obstructionists who are holding these nominees hostage.

Clearly, the House recognizes that a small group of local obstructionists should not be allowed to block a project that will provide substantial benefits to the national aviation system in terms of reduced congestion and the needed capacity for additional flights around the country and the world.

Predictably, Deaton - chainmail-bedecked astride the council's white charger - disagrees with those who see the city's governing body as fiefdom-obsessed obstructionists interested only in retaining power.

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